Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Memphis, TN

R.J. Corman Railroad Services LLC; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel & travel paid

PPE provided

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Overtime potential

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Services LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer in the Memphis area to transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in derailment response.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, material handling, and safe operation of CDL-A vehicles, with emphasis on outdoor work in all weather. You will join a team that emphasizes safety, compliance with DOT regulations, and on-the-job training with opportunities for advancement; willing to travel and live within 45

Qualifications

• Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
• Valid CDL-A with manual endorsement preferred.
• Live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs. and work at heights over 25 ft.

Responsibilities

• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment for derailment clearing.
• Handle materials such as chains, blocks, cables, and other devices.
• Follow DOT regulations and secure necessary permits.
• Work outdoors in all weather and communicate with the team.
• Perform maintenance and setup of equipment, including welding when needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL-A

Safety PPE

Material handling

Team communication

On-site maintenance

Tools

Cutting torch

Welding

Manual tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Memphis, TN

Requisition Number: HEAVY001945

• Posted : July 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Olive Branch, MS 38654, USA

Description

Who We Are:

R.J. Corman Railroad Services is a full-service railroad construction, maintenance-of-way and emergency response company with 17 divisions strategically located across the nation.

What You’ll Do:

• Transporting, operating, and servicing heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices.
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment
• Maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment requiring use of small and large tools including cutting torch and welding.
• Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools
• Follow DOT regulations, ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
• Other duties as assigned

Why Work for R.J. Corman?

• Operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e. Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime
• Hotel and travel expenses paid for
• Company provided PPE
• On the job training provided and advancement opportunities

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites
• Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test
• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions with manual endorsement and DOT medical card highly preferred.
• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars; on bridges, over water, or in water.
• Love working outside!

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following benefits:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.

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